01-24-2012, 09:00
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Taking a Stand....
This is how it's done: (Well done Tim Thomas, well done.)
Bruins goalie Thomas declines White House visit for political reasons
Published January 23, 2012
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Boston Bruins' star goaltender Tim Thomas skipped Monday's White House visit by the Stanley Cup champions due to political differences with President Barack Obama.
Thomas, a Flint, Mich., native and one of only two American players on the Bruins' Stanley Cup roster last season, was the only Boston player to decline the invitation.
"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People," Thomas said in a statement.
"This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government," he wrote.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/0...#ixzz1kO7hIIkW
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01-24-2012, 09:50
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01-24-2012, 09:59
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I'm sure some will find a racial motivation it this display of patriotism. 
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01-24-2012, 10:17
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I'm sure some will find a racial motivation it this display of patriotism. |
...and then blame Bush.
Good on Tim Thomas for sticking to his guns. I also give a nod to Cam Neely for respecting/supporting Tim's decision.
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01-24-2012, 11:04
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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant
This is how it's done: (Well done Tim Thomas, well done.)
Bruins goalie Thomas declines White House visit for political reasons
Published January 23, 2012
NewsCore
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Boston Bruins' star goaltender Tim Thomas skipped Monday's White House visit by the Stanley Cup champions due to political differences with President Barack Obama.
Thomas, a Flint, Mich., native and one of only two American players on the Bruins' Stanley Cup roster last season, was the only Boston player to decline the invitation.
"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People," Thomas said in a statement.
"This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government," he wrote.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/0...#ixzz1kO7hIIkW |
What about the other American guy?.... I give Thomas credit for having the guts to stand up and tell it like it is.... 
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01-24-2012, 11:19
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Good for him. It's important to have beliefs that you aren't willing to compromise for financial gain or popularity.
FWIW I think the whole idea of sports teams visiting the White House to be feted for their championships is a complete waste of time. There are enough ordinary American's doing extraordinary things to make this country a better place every day who go completely unrecognized. I'd say ditch the sports worship and bring back George HW Bush's 1000 points of light.
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01-24-2012, 15:40
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Sweet!!
Tim Thomas your Dah man!!!
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01-24-2012, 18:17
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FWIW I think the whole idea of sports teams visiting the White House to be feted for their championships is a complete waste of time. There are enough ordinary American's doing extraordinary things to make this country a better place every day who go completely unrecognized. I'd say ditch the sports worship and bring back George HW Bush's 1000 points of light.
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This.
And good on Tim Thomas.
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